GEOLOGICAL SURVEYS

Systematic investigations of the geology of particular area; useful for creating a geological maps or models

Alberta Geological Survey Information concerning geology of Alberta… responsible for describing the geology and resources in the province and provides information and knowledge to help resolve land use, environmental, public health, and safety issues related to geosciences.http://ags.aer.ca/

The British Colombia Geological Survey: “The ministry branch responsible for producing and housing the public geological and geoscientific information about mineral resources and mineral potential in the province. Staffed by professional geoscientists who carry out the systematic inventory and assessment of the varied and complex geology of British Columbia”http://www.empr.gov.bc.ca/MINING/GEOSCIENCE/Pages/default.aspx

The Canada-Nunavut Geoscience Office “…a partnership between the Government of Nunavut (GN), Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) and Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)… expertise in Precambrian, Paleozoic and Quaternary geology, GIS and cartography and online data dissemination. The mandate of the office is to provide Nunavut with accessible geoscience information and expertise to support: 1) responsible resource exploration and development, 2) responsible infrastructure development, 3) geoscience capacity building, 4) geoscience education and training and 5) geoscience awareness and outreach. CNGO publications and data can be downloaded from this site. Results from CNGO work are published annually in its Summary of Activities volume and released in a range of other publication series”.http://cngo.ca/

Google EarthA web-based application which allows users to explore a virtual, three-dimensional map of the earth, which can be zoomed in or out in great detail.https://www.google.com/earth/

Google MapsAn online mapping service which provides satellite imagery of the earth, and users can explore these by inputting specific locations. Includes street maps and panoramic images of street views and directions for travel, whether by foot, car, bicycle or public transportation.https://www.google.ca/maps

REVIEW ARTICLES FOR EARTH SCIENCE

Annual Review of Materials Science“Original critical reviews of the significant primary literature and current developments in materials science”Available online

Earth-Science Reviews“Provides information for instructors, students, research scientists, and government agencies involved in program support management and in environmental assessment and control, private industries concerned with planetary resources, and the independent consultant.”Available online

Annual Review of Earth and Planetary Sciences“Original critical reviews of the significant primary literature and current developments in the earth and planetary sciences”Available online

Annual Review of Energy and the Environment “Original critical reviews of the significant primary literature and current developments in energy and the environment”.Available online

Progress in Physical Geography “An international forum for geographical work in the natural and environmental sciences, reviewing current research and theoretical developments”.Available online